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Deputy Marsh was shot and killed with his own service weapon by a bootlegging suspect. Deputy Marsh and two other deputies had gone to Chidester to arrest the man. During the arrest the man was granted permission to clean himself up, but instead fled on foot. The suspect was caught by Deputy Marsh and returned to the residence. A struggle ensued in which the man was able to gain control of Deputy Marsh's service weapon and fatally shot him. The other deputies at the home returned fire and killed the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Marsh served with the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Camden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Marsh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ouachita County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
E. is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
E. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
E. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1929, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 8.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Sundays: 11.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Ouachita County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Ouachita County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, E. among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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